Our Consignment Process
Step One
It begins with a preview appointment, where the client is introduced to a Town & Sea curator.
Step Two
We present a catalog outlining the items we believe have market potential, along with our suggested pricing.
Step Three
Once the Client Agreement is signed, we’ll schedule an appointment to receive the consigned items at our Stamford, CT warehouse.
Step Four
Items are professionally photographed at our warehouse and listed on the Town & Sea website for an initial 90-day period.
Step Five
Payment is issued within 30 days of the sale. Items that do not sell during the initial consignment period are transferred to one of our curated multi-client auctions for extended exposure.
Our Auction Process
Step One
It begins with a preview appointment, where the client is introduced to a Town & Sea curator.
Step Two
We present a catalog of items we believe have strong market potential and are well-suited for auction.
Step Three
Once a signed Auction Agreement is received, a final catalog must be agreed upon prior to scheduling the photography appointment.
Step Four
The auction will run for 1–2 weeks on our partner site, LiveAuctioneers. A pickup date will be scheduled within a week of the auction’s close, at the location of the sale.
Step Five
Payment is issued within 30 days of the auction’s close, along with a full summary of the sale.
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